A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3770044 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3771948 epoch_slot_no: 13548 block_no: 3769868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2101 time: 2020-02-14 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9540f082cca0c9498e14c53bbc7264f4778f51f2e0403e85a6162307aa4a64eBlock Operator
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